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Nelson Helicopters & Abel Tasman Scenic Flights, New Zealand

Tasman Helicopters Introduction

Tasman Helicopters are based at the doorstep of Abel Tasman National Park in Nelson, New Zealand. Offering Nelson helicopters and scenic flights in the latest EC130-B4 helicopter, our helicopter charters are ideal for experiencing some of Nelson's most stunning locations.

Travel with the convenience of setting your own personalised itinerary, with short scenic flights to lunch and accommodation destinations, wine tours, fishing adventures, full day tours and Able Tasman scenic flights. We will meet your specific needs—all at most competitive rates.

The quiet, sumptuous interior of our aircraft with its leather seats will deliver you in style, refreshed and ready for work or play.

Tasman Helicopters prides itself on having the latest technology and the best, most experienced pilots available.

Our new Ecureuil EC130-B4 Helicopter is equipped with a host of new generation safety features and our three full-time pilots share in excess of 30,000 hours of commercial flight time in helicopters.

Within 10 minutes of arriving at the airport, you are on-board with the engine running and ready for take-off. Our Eurocopter EC130 B4 cruises at nearly 230 kilometres per hour, delivering you to your destination in comfort and style.

Nelson Helicopter Tours

Tasman Helicopters offers a range of flight programs from short scenic flights to half and full-day excursions throughout the top of the South Island. These include:

Short Scenic Charters – Based around the Abel Tasman National park and the Motueka area.

Lunch and Accommodation Destinations – Fly to Awaroa Lodge, Westhaven Retreat, Farewell Spit or the Last Resort Café and enjoy lunch, dinner or an over night get away.

Full-Day Helicopter Charter Tours – Escape for the whole day on an adventure you will never forget.

Lord of the Rings – Fly into some of the LOTR secret locations.

Wine Tour Helicopter Charters – Fly from Motueka over to Marlborough, which has a reputation for producing some of the worlds finest wines.

Trout Fishing Helicopter Charters – Set in the crystal clear mountain streams of the Kahurangi National Park, guided trout fishing can be catered to suit any experience level.

Heli Hiking Charters – Fly over the mountains into Northwest Nelson or the Kahurangi National Park and enjoy a pleasant hike in the mountain air.

For further information about our helicopter charters and Abel Tasman scenic flights, please visit our Nelson helicopters Web site or contact us.

New Zealand Wide Helicopter Charters

Catering for a range of corporate, international and domestic travellers our aircraft are available for charter by the hour, daily or longer periods by agreement at any destination within New Zealand.

Whilst based in the South Island the company offers New Zealand wide tours from the far north to the deep south. Our clients can view stunning New Zealand scenery from the quiet and comfort of the EC130 B4 while staying in some of New Zealand's most luxurious and famous lodges along the way.

All accommodation and travel arrangements while in New Zealand are gladly taken care of by our friendly staff while clients can relax and enjoy the best New Zealand has to offer. Collection and dropoff can be provided at all New Zealand airports.

Nelson Helicopter Aircraft

The aircraft is equipped with the very latest safety and navigation equipment including:

• Latest technology with exceptional visibility
• Emergency pop out floats
• Fully enclosed tail rotor system
• Two independent satellite navigation systems
• In addition, we always have crew with many years of flying experience

For further information about our helicopter charters and Abel Tasman scenic flights, please visit our Nelson helicopters Web site or contact us.

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